1998 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1998 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
